History and Funding

Brief History

1998 – Orchard planted; first workshops and Harvest Day

2000 – Center expanded to vineyard, berry area, vegetable garden, and herbs

2002 – Pond installed

2003 – Water Efficient Landscape gardens established

2004 – 1,000 people at Harvest Day

2006 – Open Garden days added; back citrus row planted

2008 – Compost demonstration started

2010 – 2,000 people at Harvest Day

Major Funding Sources to Establish the Center:

Elvenia J. Slosson Endowment Fund (UC Davis)

California Department of Water Resources, Water Use Efficiency Program

Sacramento County Transient Occupancy Tax

Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District

Regional Water Authority

Fair Oaks Water District